Prednicarbate

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Atopic eczema. Allergic contact dermatitis. Lichen simplex. Primary irritant dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis. Psoriasis of face, flexures. Varicose eczema. Cystic acne. Alopecia areata. Discoid LE. Hypertrophied scars, keloids. Lichen planus. Nail disorders. Psoriasis of palm, sole, elbow, knee. A combination of steroid with proper antibiotic cover may also be used for: Impetigo, furunculosis, secondary infected dermatoses, napkin rash, otitis externa, intertriginous eruptions.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity. Rosacea or perioral dermatitis. Primary infective skin. Pregnancy and lactation.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Infants. Secondary dermatological infections.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Thinning of epidermis. Dermal changes - atrophy. Telangiectasia, Striae. Easy bruising, Hypopigmentation. Delayed wound healing. Fungal and bacterial infections. Systemic adverse effects of topical steroids on prolong use: Adrenal pituitary suppression. Cushings syndrome.

Drug Category/Class

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Corticosteroids
  • Steroids
  • Corticosteroids, Potent (Group III)
  • Corticosteroids, Plain
  • Corticosteroids, Dermatological Preparations
  • Dermatologicals
  • Corticosteroids, potent (group III)
Prescribed For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Weight :488.577
Structure Prednicarbate
Generic Drug Prednicarbate prescribed For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Formula

C27H36O8

Prednicarbate has 3 Brands listed


Dermatop (Skin) (5 gm)Sterotop (Skin) (2.5%)
Sterotop (Skin) (5 gm)

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